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The Grassroots Leadership Development Fund

Now more than ever, IISC celebrates and recognizes the vital contributions of grassroots leaders in catalyzing social transformation. We are committed to building the leadership and collaborative capacity of grassroots leaders to speak out and participate fully in determining the policies and decisions that affect their lives and communities. To honor that commitment, we are launching the IISC Grassroots Leadership Development Fund to cover the cost of fees for any of our workshops. The Fund was originally established through the contributions of IISC employees and we now invite friends and colleagues to join us in this important endeavor. Click here to make a contribution. And continue reading below for how to apply for a fee waiver.

Note: Depending on the growth of the Fund, proceeds may be used to support grassroots leaders and organizations in other ways in addition to workshop fees, including consulting, coaching services, or customized workshops.

Eligibility Guidelines
To receive a workshop fee waiver, you must:

  • be actively engaged in community building or advocacy work in underserved or low-income neighborhoods and communities;

  • submit a completed application;

  • secure a reference who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf; and

  • if you are an employee of a non-profit organization, your organization must have an annual budget that does not exceed $500,000.

Application
Click here to download an application in Word. Click here to download an application in PDF. Please mail or e-mail your application to:

Interaction Institute for Social Change
625 Mt. Auburn Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
Attn: Jen Willsea
grassrootsfund@interactioninstitute.org

Note: An online application will be available soon.

Selection Process
We accept applications on a rolling basis and will respond to applicants within thirty days after receipt of complete applications. We will award up to twelve grants in 2009.

Please contact grassrootsfund@interactioninstitute.org for more information or with questions.